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AK63 KZS

2013 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,707 mi
Last recorded118,707 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK63 KZS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 118,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 118,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 107,966 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 94,649 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 75,302 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 58,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn cracking

Offside Front tyres worn cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2020 52,943 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 45,891 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 38,739 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 35,122 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 35,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 26,393 miles

Offside Rear tyre cut to cord but not in excess of 25mm (22mm) and still meets MOT requirements

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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AK63 KZS is a 2013 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 64,054 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK63 KZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK63 KZS registered?

AK63 KZS is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 29 November 2013.

Is AK63 KZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK63 KZS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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